Accounting and Payroll Processor

Located in Grants Pass, OR

Salary: $18+ DOE

Express Employment is looking for an Accounting and Payroll Processor for a Local CPA Firm.

 

A successful candidate will focus on building accounting and payroll skills and adapt skillset to increasingly complex assignments and client needs.

 

Required Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, QuickBooks, ACS and other firm tools
• Works independently under general supervision and control to complete and properly document assigned projects
• Takes initiative to understand and apply available resources and Firm guidance and policies
• Responsible for understanding the interrelationship to accounts within the balance sheet and income statement
• Analyzes financial information and prepares basic working trial balance
• Retains learning/knowledge from one client to the next; continuously applies and builds on prior learning; seeks and identifies opportunities for developing efficiencies in accounting & payroll work
• Uses problem solving and analytical skills to interpret and evaluate information and ensures the client’s explanations are appropriately documented
• Responsible for understanding and applying payroll law, garnishment rules, client payroll options and policies, and payroll reporting requirements
• Understands firm procedures for basic payroll processing and trust account payroll processing

Client Service Excellence:

• Distinguishes proper communication method with each interaction (phone, e-mail, face to face)
• Acts in a professional manner at all time
• Aware of client’s expectations (deadlines, deliverables, client protocol, information flow)
• Clearly articulates requests and questions to client; takes notes to avoid repeat requests/questions
• Maintains high level of organization (open items, due dates & client files)

 

Qualities Required:

• Takes the initiative to be a team player (seeks out opportunities to help others)
• Serves as a mentor to peers and develops loyalty and trust with team
• Successfully adapts to different personalities and working styles
• Communicates with team and clients in a professional manner; asks open ended questions in a tactful manner and communicates work status responsibilities on a timely basis
• Holds his/herself accountable for assigned work; seeks continuous feedback
• Takes ownership of personal career goals and seeks out mentors, coaches, and advisors within Firm to help achieve aspirations

 

Key Skills to Accelerate your Career:

• Consistently works outside of “comfort zone”; asks for more complex assignments to develop and apply knowledge learned
• Identifies and appropriately communicates complex technical issues
• Displays problem-solving skills and effective, insightful and timely communication skills
• Good team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Consistently produces a high-quality work product

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